Suppose a newborn sucks to hear its father's voice.When the response habituates,the experimenters substitute a different man's voice.What do we infer if the sucking rate remains the same?
The newborn hears a difference between the voices.
A)The newborn prefers the sound of women's voices.
B)The newborn prefers the sound of the father's voice.
C)The newborn does not hear a difference between the voices.
D)The newborn hears a difference between the voices.

Question

Suppose a newborn sucks to hear its father's voice.When the response habituates,the experimenters substitute a different man's voice.What do we infer if the sucking rate remains the same?​
The newborn hears a difference between the voices.
A)The newborn prefers the sound of women's voices.
B)​The newborn prefers the sound of the father's voice.
C)​The newborn does not hear a difference between the voices.
D)​The newborn hears a difference between the voices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the sucking rate remains the same when a different man's voice is substituted, it suggests that the newborn does not perceive a difference between the father's voice and the other man's voice, leading to no change in behavior.

Suppose a Newborn Sucks to Hear Its Father's Voice